Q&A 0528 – Warning for divisiveness a “life sentence”?
Written on November 29, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
In warning someone for divisiveness, does such a sin carry a "life sentence"? Titus 3:10-11 says, "Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that,… Read More
Q&A 0527 – Slave revolts?
Written on November 27, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
Are slaves allowed to revolt? In Ephesians 6:5-9, we read about how slaves should be submissive to their masters and serve them as if they were serving the Lord. How… Read More
Q&A 0526 – Full-time ministry staff?
Written on November 25, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
I would like to know what is the New Testament premise for full time ministry "staff." — Siobhan O’Hanlon (Ireland) Thanks for your question. (And its brevity!) As I read… Read More
Q&A 0525 – The book of Revelation
Written on November 23, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
I have been doing some study on the book of Revelation and recently learned that all my views were wrong! My premillennial view was incorrect. But I have one lingering… Read More
Q&A 0524 – Trinity
Written on November 21, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
I’ve been studying out the doctrine of the Trinity, and I had some questions about the traditional use of John 1 as a proof text for Jesus’ divinity. What in… Read More
Q&A 0523 – Husband and wife leadership teams?
Written on November 19, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
I believe that there is a perception in the church that if a husband serves is any leadership role in any ministry then automatically the wife needs to serve as… Read More
Q&A 0522 – Baptism in running water?
Written on November 17, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
The Jews baptize their converts in living (flowing) water through use of a mikveh or natural body of water. Living water has symbolic significance just like full immersion. Since the… Read More
Q&A 0521 – Yahweh vs. Allah
Written on November 15, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
I was studying the Bible with a man from a group called the Holy Spirit Church. He made a point about the name of God, saying that his church uses… Read More
Q&A 0520 – Canaan’s curse
Written on November 13, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
I have been reading a book that suggests Noah’s curse on Ham in Genesis 9 was because Ham committed maternal incest, and that Canaan is actually Noah’s wife’s child. This… Read More
Q&A 0519 – Lord’s Supper
Written on November 11, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
In 1994 you wrote an excellent paper on The Lord’s Supper. You suggested that the Supper is an actual meal, and best observed by Christians only. Is there a reason… Read More
Q&A 0518 – Women teachers?
Written on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
I was reading through past issues of your question and answer column and it made me curious about women teachers. Do you think women could aspire to teach other women?… Read More
Q&A 0517 – Melchizedek
Written on November 7, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
I am so interested in Melchizedek! There is so much mystery surrounding this man. Why was he still in the priesthood if he is "without genealogy"? After all, Nehemiah threw… Read More
Q&A 0516 – “Big” sins and “small” sins (blasphemy against the Spirit)
Written on November 5, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
I have often heard it said that there are no such thing as "big sins" or "small sins," since all deserve death in the eyes of God. But in Mark… Read More
Q&A 0515 – Joseph, the father of Jesus
Written on November 3, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
I have read part of the History of Joseph the Carpenter, the apocryphal book about the father of Jesus. It seems to be very "catholic" in its theology, portraying Joseph… Read More
Q&A 0514 – Why didn’t he get fried?
Written on November 1, 2007 at 12:00 am, by admin
I have a question that you might answer, about Daniel in the furnace. The Bible says that the furnace was very hot and killed the guards that took the guys… Read More